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QUANTITY SURVEYING 

Introduction 

The course was initiated in 1995. In July 1996, the first batch of students enrolled for their studies in Bachelor of 

Quantity Surveying under a new program called Built Environment Program which was subsequently upgraded 

to Built Environment Division under the umbrella of the Faculty of Engineering. Later, the Division was upgraded 

into a full-fledged faculty known as the Faculty of the Built Environment in May 2000. 

Programme Goal(s) 

To produce graduates with a professional degree in Quantity Surveying to practice within but not limited to the 

construction industry both local and international who can understand and apply knowledge effectively with 

high awareness of culture and ethics. 

Programme Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the programme, graduates are able to: 

• Define and describe the relevant knowledge in the area of quantity surveying. 

• Demonstrate the necessary technical and practical skills in the quantity surveying field. 

• Carry out professional responsibilities towards all relevant stakeholders in the industry. 

• Demonstrate the required level of professionalism and commitment to ethical practice. 

• Demonstrate the ability to give views that are proficient, logical and professionally sound in all forms 

of communication and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team leader. 

• Identify and analyse problems, evaluate strategic choices, able to arrive at a decision with 

supporting evidence and give good judgement. 

• Express the ability and interest in accumulating knowledge to enhance self-development. 

• Develop effective and efficient managerial and entrepreneurial skills. 

Programme Structure 

The structure of the Quantity Surveying Program in University of Malaya has been formulated with the 

assistance from the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM) and designed in accordance with the general 

guidelines provided by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM) and the Royal Institution of 

Chartered Surveyors (RICS), United Kingdom and has received accreditations from BQSM and RICS 

respectively. 

The course structure consists of four (4) years full time studies and divided into two (2) durations of studies per 

year (Semester I and Semester II). Upon graduation and having worked for two (2) years under the supervision 

of a Registered Quantity Surveyor, students are eligible to sit for the examination of the Test of Professional 

Competence in order to obtain the recognition as a Registered Quantity Surveyor from the BQSM. 

Examination and Assessment 

In line with Semester System principles, examinations are conducted twice a year that is at the end of each 

semester. Generally, the final exam marks is not less than 60% of the total marks, while assessment based 

on coursework is not more than 40% of the overall marks. However, for certain subjects, for example 

Integrated Projects 1-3, Practical Training and Final Year Academic Project the assessment are solely based 

on the coursework and continuous assessment


ACADEMIC STAFF 

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT 

Dr Faizul Azli Mohd Rahim 

PhD (Life Cycle Risk) (Liverpool), MSc. IT (Prop & Const) (Salford), 

B.Sc (Hons) QS (Salford), MIVMM, MCIOB 

Room: C25, Survey Block. 

Tel : 03-79675331/5375 

email : azli@um.edu.my 

PROFESSORS 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 

Dr. Hamzah Abdul Rahman 

PhD Proj Mgmt (UMIST), MSc. Const Mgmt (Florida), B.Sc Const Tech (CMSU), Dip.Building 

(UiTM), 

FRICS, MCIOB 

Room: UC24, Survey Block. 

Tel : 03-79675252/3202 

email : arhamzah@um.edu.my 

Dr. Sr Khairuddin Sulaiman 

PhD. Health & Safety (Salford), MSc. Const (Loughborough), B.Sc QS (Glasgow), Dip.QS (UiTM), , 

MISM, 

Reg. Quantity Surveyor MRICS 

Room: UC14, Survey Block. 

Tel : 03-79676824 

email : khairsulaiman@um.edu.my 

SENIOR LECTURERS 

Dr. Hafez Salleh 

PhD Strategic IT Management (Salford, UK), 

MSc.IT Property & Construction (Salford, UK), 

Dip.QS (UiTM), B.Sc(Hons) QS (Salford, UK) 

Room : UC36 Survey Block 

Tel : 03-79675372/6820 

email : hafez@um.edu.my 

Sr Dr. Zulkiflee Abdul Samad 

PHD(Cambridge), MSc. Proj Mgmt (USM), MAppMgt(Arch) (Newcastle), 

MBA (Paris), B.(Hons) QS (UiTM), 

PMP FRICS FCIOB FAPM FCAM FAAPM MASI MICPMA MMIM MISM ICECA RegQS(M’sia) 

Room: C24, Built Environment Block. 

Tel : 03-79674474 

email : zulkiflee1969@um.edu.my 

Suraya Ismail** 

MSc. Const Mgmt & Econs (UCL), 

B.Sc(Hons) QS (Reading), MIVMM 

Email suraya@um.edu.my 

Norhanim Zakaria 

MSc. Const Mgmt (UTM), 

Dip.QS (UTM), B.(Hons)QS (UTM), MIVMM 

Room: UD20, Built Environment Block. 

Tel : 03-79676875 

email : norhanimz@um.edu.my


Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Danuri 

MConstrLaw (Melb), 

B.(Hons) QS (UTM), Dip.QS (UTM), MIVMM 

Room: C27 Built Environment Block. 

Tel : 03-7967 4473 

email : suhaimi@um.edu.my 

Dr Wang Chen 

Ph.D Built Environment (UM), 

M.Sc Civil Engineering (UM), 

B.Sc Civil Engineering (Tianjin University), 

Room : UD19, Survey Block. 

Tel: 03-79676860 

email : wcuworkhard@gmail.com 

LECTURERS 

Imran Ariff Yahya 

MSc.(Building) (UM), 

B.Sc (Hons) QS (Salford), MIVMM 

Room: UD04, Survey Block. 

Tel : 03-79676846 

email : imranariff@um.edu.my 

Mahanim Hanid* 

MSc. Bldg Tech (USM), 

Dip.QS (UTM), B.(Hons)QS (UM), MIVMM 


Tel : 03-79676837 

email : mahanim@um.edu.my 

Maznah Othman 

MSc. Proj Mgmt (USM) 

B.Sc(Hons)HBP (USM) 


Tel : 03-79676847 

email maznah_o@um.edu.my 

Othman Mohamed* 

MSc. Bldg Tech (USM), MSc.Info Mgmt (UiTM), 

Dip.QS (UiTM), B.(Hons)QS (UTM), 

Cert. in Edu (MPKB), Cert. in Value Mgmt (CIDB), MIVMM 

email : othmanmohamed@um.edu.my 

Muhammad Ehsan Che Munaaim* 

MSc Const Mgmt (UTM), 

B.(Hons with Distinction) QS (UM), LLM Const Law (Strathclyde), 

MCIArb 

email : ehsan@um.edu.my 

Sr. Umi Kalsum Zolkafli @ Zulkifly 

MSc. Contract Management (UTM), 

Dip.QS (UTM), B.(Hons)QS (UITM), MISM, Reg. QS 


Tel : 03-79676872 

email : umi@um.edu.my 

Note: * On study leave 

** secondment to Khazanah Nasional


EXTERNAL EXAMINERS 

Martin Skitmore 

MSc. PhD Construction Management FRICS MCIOB 

Queensland University of Technology 

Email : skitmore@qut.edu.au 

SLAI/SLAB FELLOWS 

Saipol Bari Abd Karim 

MSc. Mgmt of Proj (Manchester), 

B.(Hons) QS (UM), MIVMM 


Tel : 03-79676834 

email : saipolbari@um.edu.my 

Kho Mei Yee 

BSc Quantity Surveying (UM), MSc (Construction) (UM) 

Room: CPFM 

Tel: 03-7967 7600 

e-mail: khomeiye@yahoo.com 

Nur Mardhiyah Aziz 

BSc of Housing, Building & Planning (Quantity Surveying) (Hons), MSc (Facilities Mgt) 

Room : Postgraduate 

Tel: 03-7967 7603 

e-mail: nurmardhiyah@gmail.com 

Norshuhada Zainol 

BSc (Quantity Surveying), MSc (Construction Economics & Mgt) 

Room : Postgraduate 

Tel: 03-7967 7603 

e-mail: zshuhada@gmail.com


Programme Structure : Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Session 2011/2012) 

CATEGORY NO CODE SUBJECT 

FACULTY 

COURSES 

Measurement 

20 Credits 

16% 

Quantity 

Surveying 

Professional 

Practice 

6 Credits 

5% 

Technology 

in Construction 

20 Credits 

16% 

Management in 

Construction 

12 Credits 

10% 

Economics 

12 Credits 

10% 

Law 

9 Credits 

7% 

Quantity 

Surveying 

Integrated 

Project 

9 Credits 

8% 

Research and 

Training 

16 Credits 

13% 

UNIVERSITY 

COURSES 

18 Credits 

15% 

LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL IV TOTAL 

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 CREDIT 

% 

PRE- 

REQUISITE 

1 BQES1101 Measurement of Construction Works I 4 4 

2 BQES1201 Measurement of Construction Works II 4 4 20 BQES 1101 

3 BQES2201 Measurement of Construction Works III 4 4 BQES 1201 

4 BQES2202 Measurement of Construction Works IV 4 4 16% BQES 2201 

5 BQES3101 Measurement of Construction Works V 4 4 

6 BQES 2101 Professional Practice I 3 3 

7 BQES 3201 Professional Practice II 3 3 6 BQES 2101 

8 BQES 1102 Construction Technology I 3 3 

9 BQES 1202 Construction Technology II 3 3 BQES 1102 

10 BQES 2203 Construction Technology III 3 3 BQES 1202 

11 BQES 3102 Construction Technology IV 3 3 

20 

12 BQES 1103 Building Services I 2 2 

13 BQES 2204 Building Services II 2 2 

16% 

BQES 1103 

14 BQES 2102 Site Survey 2 2 

15 BQES 2103 Building Structure 2 2 

16 BQES 2104 Principles of Management 2 2 

17 BQES 3103 Project Management I 3 3 12 

18 BQES 4201 Project Management II 3 3 BQES 3103 

19 BQES 3104 Quality and Value Management 2 2 10% 

21 BQES 4101 IT Management in Construction 2 2 

22 BQES 1104 Construction Economics I 3 3 

23 BQES 3202 Construction Economics II 3 3 12 BQES 1104 

24 BQES 3105 Financial Management and Accounting 2 2 

25 BQES 1105 Data Analysis 2 2 10% 

26 BQES 3106 Property Development 2 2 

27 BQES 1106 Legal Studies 3 3 

28 BQES 2105 Construction Law I 3 3 

9 

29 BQES 3203 Construction Law II 3 3 BQES 2105 

7% 

30 BQES 2106 Integrated Project I 3 3 

31 BQES 2107 Integrated Project II 3 3 

32 BQES 3107 Integrated Project III 3 3 

33 BQES 3108 Academic Project 3 3 6 

progressive 

34 BQES 4102 Industrial Training 10 10 

16 

progressive 

35 GXEX 1401 Information Skill 1 1 

36 GXEX Islamic and Asian Civilisation/ 

2 2 

1414/1413 Introduction to Malaysia* 

37 GXEX 1411 Ethnic Relationship 2 2 

38 GXEX 1412 Fundamentals for Entrepreneurship 

2 2 

Culture 

39 Co-Curriculum 2 2 

40 English 1 3 3 

41 English 2 3 3 

42 Elective Course 3 3 

TOTAL CREDITS 17 16 16 17 17 18 11 10 122 

TOTAL SUBJECTS 6 6 6 6 7 6 4 1 42 

TOTAL UNIVERSITY COURSES 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 8 42 

TOTAL FACULTY COURSES 4 4 6 5 5 6 3 1 34 

Note : * Course offered to non-Malaysian students in lieu of Islamic and Asian Civilisation 

TOTAL SUBJECT 

BREAKDOWN 

5% 

9 

8% 

13% 

18 

15%


PROGRAMME STRUCTURE : BACHELOR OF QUANTITY SURVEYING (SESSION 2011/2012) 

YEAR 1 (Bachelor of Quantity Surveying) 

COMPONENTS 

COURSE 

CODE 

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 

COURSE TITLE 

CREDIT 

COURSE 

CODE 

COURSE TITLE 

CREDIT 

TOTAL 

CREDIT 

Compulsory 

University 

Courses 

GXEX1414/ 

1413 

Islamic and Asian 

Civilisation / Introduction 

to Malaysia 

2 English 2 3 

English 1 3 GXEX1401 Information Skills 1 

9 

BQES1101 

Measurement of 

Construction Works I 

4 BQES1201 


Construction Works 

4 

Programme 

Core Courses 

BQES1102 Construction Technology I 3 BQES1104 Construction Economics I 3 

BQES1105 Data Analysis 2 BQES1103 Building Services I 2 

24 

BQES1106 Legal Studies 3 BQES1202 Construction Technology II 3 

TOTAL CREDIT 17 TOTAL CREDIT 16 33 


COMPONENTS 

Compulsory 

University 

Courses 

Programme 

Core Courses 

COURSE 

CODE 

BQES2201 

BQES2203 


COURSE TITLE 

CREDIT 

COURSE 

CODE 

COURSE TITLE 

-Not offered- - GXEX 1411 Ethnic Relationship 


Construction Works III 

Construction Technology 

III 

4 BQES2202 


Construction Works IV 

3 BQES2101 Professional Practice I 

BQES2204 Building Services II 2 BQES2107 Integrated Project II 

BQES2102 Site Survey 2 BQES2105 Construction Law I 

CREDIT 

2 

4 

3 

3 

3 

TOTAL 

CREDIT 

2 

31 

BQES2106 Integrated Project I 3 BQES2103 Building Structure 

2 

BQES2104 Principles Management 2 

TOTAL CREDIT 16 TOTAL CREDIT 17 33


COMPONENTS 

Compulsory 

University 

Courses 

Programme 

Core Courses 

COURSE 

CODE 

GXEX 1412 

BQES3101 

BQES3105 



COURSE TITLE 

Fundamentals for 

Entrepreneurship Culture 

CREDIT 

Co-Curriculum 2 


Construction Works V 

Financial Management and 

Accounting 

COURSE 

CODE 

COURSE TITLE 

2 -Not offered- - 

4 BQES3201 Professional Practice II 

2 BQES3102 

Construction 

Technology IV 

BQES3106 Property Development 2 BQES3103 Project Management 1 

BQES3108 Academic Project 3 BQES3202 Construction Economics II 

CREDIT 

3 

3 

3 

3 

TOTAL 

CREDIT 

4 

31 

BQES3104 

Quality and Value 

Management 

2 BQES3107 Integrated Project III 

BQES3108 

Academic Project 

3 

3 



COMPONENTS 

Compulsory 

University 

Courses 

COURSE 

CODE 


COURSE TITLE 

-Not offered- 

CREDIT 

- 

COURSE 

CODE 

COURSE TITLE 

-Not offered- 

CREDIT 

TOTAL 

CREDIT 

BQES4201 Project Management II 3 

Programme 

Core Courses 

BQES3203 Construction Law II 3 

BQES4101 

IT Management 

Construction 

Kursus Elektif Luar Fakulti 3 

2 

Industrial Training 10 21 


OVERALL TOTAL CREDIT : 122


PROGRAMME CORE COURSES 

BQES 1101 

4 credits 

MEASUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS I 

Synopsis of Course Contents 

This course includes the principles and function of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM), the use of 

specification and development of the quantity surveying profession in construction industry. The course 

also covers the principles of estimating, component of prices and built-up rate for various trades. 

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the course, students are able to: 

1. define the purpose, principles and functions of standard method of measurement (smm); 

2. describe the principle of specification writing and estimating; 

3. use drawing specification and estimating; and 

4. apply taking off quantities for construction works and estimating. 

Assessment: 

Continuous Assessment 40% 

Final Examination 60% 

Soft Skills: 

CS1, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, LL1 

BQES 1102 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I 


This course provides knowledge on current application of construction technology. It includes 

construction system and foundation, floor, stairs, walls, roof and ceiling, doors and windows, finishing and 

construction materials. 



1. define and describe the processes and stages of simple building construction; 

2. explain the various types of construction methods and their application in accordance to each projects 

specific need; and 

3. apply the knowledge of building technology in preparing take off quantities according to the standard 

method of measurement 2 (smm2). 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2 

BQES 1103 

2 credits 

BUILDING SERVICES I 


Introduction to various type of building services system on low rise and high rise buildings; water supply 

and sanitation system, drainage and waste water system, reservoir system, plumbing 



1. explain various type of services in buildings; 

2. discuss the design, installation and location of equipment in services system; and 

3. describe the needs and limitations of building services system. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, LL3, KK1, 

KK2, EM1, EM2, EM3


BQES 1104 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS I 


This course covers the introduction of micro and macroeconomics. The introduction to the nature of the 

construction economics discuss some basic concepts in economics that explained the nature of 

construction industry and of construction markets, types of cost, price, profit, marginal analysis and, 

demand and supply. The relationships of the construction industry to the economy discuss the 

interaction with the economy and construction industry as a regulator of the economy. This course 

also includes a broad understanding of the development process and parties involved in construction 

industry, cost of building, value for money, design evaluation and buildability. It also covers the theory of 

construction firm, procurement and tendering for construction project, its contractual liabilities and 

financial implication on client’s firm. 



1. identify the basic knowledge of micro and macroeconomics; 

2. explain the relationship between construction industry and the economy; 

3. describe the basic principles of construction economics; and 

4. apply knowledge of economic theory to the construction industry. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, LL1, LL2, KK1, EM1, EM2 

BQES 1105 

2 credits 

DATA ANALYSIS 


This course delivers the methodological and technical knowledge of a wide range of analytical 

methods used in data analysis. It provides the logical thinking and analysis of data in various forms and 

using a variety of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques. The tools and techniques in this 

course includes methods of grouping, structuring, sampling and presentation of data, tabling, frequency 

distribution, graphical representation, measures of location and deviation, ratio, percentage analysis and 

probability theories. 



1. identify and describe the knowledge on theories, principles and concepts of the statistical methods, 

covering the use of quantitative and qualitative data analysis; 

2. analyse and evaluate problems related to the use of data analysis in the context of construction 

industry; and 

3. evaluate strategic choices in arriving a decision that are logical and professionally. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, TS1, TS2, LL1


BQES 1106 

3 credits 

LEGAL STUDIES 


This course focuses on Malaysian Legal System, tort and contract. It includes the principles and sources 

of Malaysian law, processes, systems and procedures, common law, statute and equity. This course 

covers the law of contract (Contracts Act 1950) emphasizing on capacity, consideration, intention to 

create legal relation and methods of discharging of contracts. It will also include the types of remedies 

covering damages, specific performance and injunction by making a specific reference to the Specific 

Relief Act 1950. The law of torts includes negligence, duty of care, breach of duty, causation, 

remoteness, professional negligence, nuisance and trespass to land. 



1. Explain the Malaysian Legal System; 

2. Identify the principles, sources, processes and procedures of the Malaysian legal system, tort and 

contract; 

3. Apply the principle of the Malaysian Legal System; and 

4. Apply the principle and procedure of law of tort and contract. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4,TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, LL2, KK1, EM1, EM2, 

EM3, LS1, LS2 

BQES 1201 

4 credits 

MEASUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS II 










4. apply taking off quantities for construction works and estimating. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, EM1 

BQES 1202 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II 


This course extends the students’ knowledge on current application of construction technology. It 

includes site works and deep foundation, frame, built-in furniture and interior decoration, alteration and 

demolition works and construction materials. 



1. define and describe the processes and stages of small and medium size building construction 

project; 

2. explain the various types of construction methods and their application in accordance to each 

projects specific need; and 

3. apply the knowledge of building technology in preparing take off quantities according to the 

standard method of measurement 2 (smm2).


Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2 

BQES 2101 

3 credits 

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I 


This course delivers an overview of quantity surveying profession in respect of its responsibilities and 

roles in the public and private sectors. It covers various aspects of professional practice during the precontract 

stage from the inception till the preparation of contract document. The course will also cover 

the appointment, fees and professional ethics, administration of quantity surveying firms and 

procurement of contract. Reference will be made to the relevant provisions in the standard forms of 

building contract and related government circulars. Potential roles of quantity surveyors in any other 

industries will be explored. 



1. define the responsibilities and roles of quantity surveyors in construction and other relevant industries; 

2. explain the professional practice and procedures at pre-contract stage; 

3. assess proficient, logical, sound and professional views with regard to the principles and procedures 

in the administration of construction contract in all forms of communication; and 

4. solve problems related to the principles and procedures in the administration of construction contract. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, LL1, LL2, LL3, EM1 

BQES 2102 

2 credits 

SITE SURVEY 


The usage of lecture mode and hands-on technique are used in this course. It includes the learning 

of definition and principle of survey. The concept and procedure of survey. Survey equipment. 

Survey levelling. Procedure to ascertain parameter observation, bearing, distance and recording 

technique. Measurement of area, topography, cutting and filling. Confirmation of location for a proposed 

building and existing building. 



1. explain the principle and method of land survey; 

2. identify the types and the usage of survey equipment; and 

3. apply the suitable technique for site survey. 

Assessment: 



CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, KK1, KK2, EM1, 

EM2, EM3, LS2


BQES 2103 

4 credits 

BUILDING STRUCTURE 


Introduction to building structures and design. Building loading, forces and reaction in structures. 

Concurrent coplanar forces, non-current coplanar forces and moment of forces. Framed structures. 

Material strength and safety factors. Axial forces, shear force and bending moment. 



1. identify the type of building structures and loading; 

2. calculate the loads react on the building members; and 

3. analyse the forces react on the building structures. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2, LL1, EM1 

BQES2104 

2 credits 

PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT 


This course examines the history of, principles and current issues in management and organization 

studies. It covers the principles and practices of modern organisation management include 

characteristics, structure, behaviour and effectiveness of organization, teamwork and leadership, values 

and culture of organization. The course will include the changing role of management, managerial skills 

and competencies, and strategic corporate management and framework for understanding the 

processes of management (e.g. planning, strategic decision making, SWOT analysis, corporate 

objectives, strategies and policies). This course will also cover the managerial identity and how it is 

constructed and consideration is given to what it means to be an effective human resources 

management system (e.g. staffing, organizing, coordinating, communication, and control). 



1. identify the basic knowledge of management required for the construction industry. 

2. explain the concept and principle of management, organizational characteristics, human resource 

management and decision making. 

3. develop managerial, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, 

LS1, LS2


BQES 2105 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION LAW I 


This course covers the principles of construction law, roles and objectives of construction law, 

construction contracts and related problems. It includes the Arbitration procedures that are governed by 

the standard forms of contract and the Arbitration Act 2005. It will also cover the types of claims and 

legal aspect of claims, types of repudiation and the law of limitation. 



1. describe the principles, roles and objectives of construction law in construction contracts; 

2. demonstrate the ability to give views that are proficient, logical and professionally sound with regard to 

the aspects of construction law in all forms of communication; and 

3. identify problems related to construction law and to evaluate strategic choices in arriving a decision 

with supporting evidence and judgment. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, EM1, EM2 

BQES 2106 

3 credits 

INTEGRATED PROJECT I 


The standard of coursework given is fit and suitable with the student’s academic ability at second year 

level. Each group of students is guided and supervised by a panel of project supervisors which 

comprises of the quantity surveying lecturers. The theme of issues and problems posed in project 

coursework are based on the elements of one or a combination of the fields of knowledge related with 

professional practice and quantity surveying career namely building and construction technology, building 

and construction economics, construction project management, facilities management, real estate and 

property management, construction law and building contracts and, information technology for the 

construction industry and property. Each group is required to present and defend their final output in a 

seminar set up solely for the given project coursework 



1. identify the basic knowledge of quantity surveying and construction industry; 

2. recognise the importance of knowledge incorporation and integration; and 

3. apply the concepts, principles, techniques and academic knowledge gained to re solve given problems. 

Assessment: 



CS1, CS2, CT1, CT2, TS1, LL1, EM1 

BQES 2107 

3 credits 

INTEGRATED PROJECT II 


The standard of coursework given is fit and suitable with the student’s academic ability at second year 








seminar set up solely for the given project coursework 



1. identify the basic knowledge of quantity surveying and construction industry; 

2. recognise the importance of knowledge incorporation and integration; and 

3. apply the concepts, principles, techniques and academic knowledge gained to re solve given problems.


Assessment: 



CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, LL2, EM1, EM2, LS1, LS2 

BQES 2201 

4 credits 

MEASUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS III 










4. upgrade skills of taking off quantities for construction works and estimating. 

Assessment: 





BQES 2202 

4 credits 

MEASUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS IV 







1. define the purpose, principles and functions of standard method of measurement(smm); 




Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, LL2, 

LL3 

BQES 2203 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY III 



includes heavy substructure, prefabrication, pre and post tension concrete, formwork, external works, 

building maintenance and building materials. 



1. define and describe the principles, design, methods of construction; 

2. apply the knowledge in identifying problems in specific building construction and civil works; 

3. demonstrate the ability to produce the alternative solutions for building construction to un 

compromising factors of cost, time and quality; and 

4. apply the knowledge of building technology in preparing take off quantities according to the standard 

method of measurement 2 (smm2).


Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, LL2, 

LL3 

BQES 2204 

2 credits 

BUILDING SERVICES II 


Introduction to the various type of M&E systems within a building such as type of cable, telephone and 

communication system, safety and security system, mechanical transportation system, air-conditioning 

and mechanical ventilation system, lighting and electrical system, and Building Automation System 

(BAS). 



1. Explain the various type of mechanical and electrical (M&E), plus other systems that are related to a 

building; 

2. Identify the needs of mechanical and electrical system within a building; and 

3. Determine simple mechanical and electrical systems installed within a building. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2 

BQES 3101 

4 credits 

MEASUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS V 


This course includes the principles and function of Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement 

(CESMM), the use of specification and development of the quantity surveying profession in construction 

industry. The course also covers the principles of estimating, component of prices and built-up rate for 

various trades. 







Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, 

LL1, LL2, LL3


BQES 3102 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY IV 



includes special structure and specific building, type and functions of specific building and civil 

engineering works, and infrastructure works construction. 



1. define and describe the principles and methods of various types of civil engineering construction 

works; 

2. apply the knowledge in identifying problems in civil engineering construction works; 

3. demonstrate the ability to produce the alternative solutions in specific building construction and more 

complex civil engineering works; and 

4. apply the knowledge of civil engineering technology in preparing take off quantities according to the 

cesmm. 

Assessment: 





BQES 3103 

3 credits 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT I 


The content of this course covers concept, theories, principles, and elements of project management, 

management and social systems, organisation and environmental systems, information and 

communication system, task distribution and roles of parties involved in a project. Other topics include 

planning, implementation, control and evaluation of construction projects, approaches of project 

management success factors and also behavioural dimensions and team work in project management. 



1. apply the concept of project management and processes involved in construction project; 

2. evaluate time management techniques, costing and quality in construction works; 

3. discuss values of total quality management in development project; and 

4. propose a development project based on total project management concept. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, 

LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4 

BQES 3104 

2 credits 

QUALITY AND VALUE MANAGEMENT 


course approaches from the organizational culture and a culture change perspective in order to 

maximise the company’s ability to perform customer expectation. Client and end users of construction 

projects expect quality, value and continuous improvement is a requirement. The course examines in 

detail some of the technical and management methods for improving quality performance and value 

within an organisation, which includes the theoretical explanation of quality concepts (the definition, 

principal and concept of quality according to Deming, Juran, Ishikawa, Crosby, Taguchi, etc.), quality 

process (quality behaviour in construction and manufacturing sectors, the importance of planning and 

controlling, control cycle), quality system (quality assurance, documentation and audit), value 

management (FAST diagram, innovation) and professional practice (procurement and quality 

management system)




1. identify the basic knowledge of quality and value management required for the construction industry; 

2. explain the concept and principle of quality and value management, organizational characteristics, 

human resource management and decision making; and 

3. develop managerial, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills in managing quality and value. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, EM1, LS1, 

LS2 

BQES 3105 

2 credits 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING 


This course deals with the concept and basic principles of accounting which include balance sheet, 

ledger, trading account, and profit-and-loss account. The course also introduces the financial 

management which provides an understanding on accounting ratio and the application of financial 

statement. 



1. explain the theories, concepts and practice in accounting and financial management; 

2. apply the basic principles in accounting and financial management in accordance to accounting 

standards; and 

3. demonstrate the ability to differentiate various business establishments. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, EM2 

BQES 3106 

2 credits 

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT 


This course focuses on the property development, property investment, and property value and property 

law. It includes the explanation on the enforcement of Act of Developer Housing and development 

instruction. This course will also explain on the investment principle and analysis, investment valuation 

technique, government policies towards land value, legal principles and legal cases that control land 

management. 



1. describe about development, investment and property value; 

2. explain the law that relates to property development; and 

3. knowledgeable on development economic and property investment. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CT1, CT2, TS1, LL1, EM1


BQES 3107 

3 credits 

INTEGRATED PROJECT III 


The standard of coursework given is fit and suitable with the student’s academic ability at third year 








seminar set up solely for the given project coursework. 



1. identify the basic knowledge of quantity surveying and construction industry, 

2. recognise the importance of knowledge incorporation and integration, and 

3. apply the concepts, principles, techniques and academic knowledge gained to resolve given problems. 

Assessment: 



CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, TS1, TS2, 

TS3, TS4, TS5, LL1, LL2, LL3, KK1, KK2, KK3, EM1, LS1, LS2, LS3 

BQES 3108 

6 credits 

Academic Project 


This course exposes the students to formal research work. This course allows student to choose any 

topic to their interest but are encouraged to research specifically within the construction industry. This 

course includes research methodology on the topics and the process of preparing the academic project 

report will be supervised closely by lecturers who are themselves specialist in the relevant fields. This 

course expects the student to collect primary and secondary data, and analyse these data for meaningful 

presentation of the academic project report. 



1. analyse research methodology and appropriate writing style; 

2. apply appropriate research method and process; 

3. assess the usage of concept theory in practical context; and 

4. produce dissertation. 

Assessment: 



CS1, CS2, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, LL1, LL2, LL3, EM1, EM2 

BQES 3201 

3 credits 

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II 


This course covers knowledge on the post-contract works and the management of construction contracts 

from the site meetings till the preparation of final account. It includes various aspects of professional 

practice and procedures related to progress payment, variation order, extension of time and final account 

claims. Reference will be made to the relevant provisions in the standard forms of building contract and 

related government circulars. Potential roles of quantity surveyors in other industries are also explored. 



1. define the responsibilities and roles of quantity surveyors in construction and other relevant industries; 

2. explain the professional practice and procedures at post-contract stage; 

3. assess proficient, logical, sound and professional views with regard to the principles and procedures 

in the administration of construction contract in all forms of communication; and 

4. solve problems related to the principles and procedures in the administration of construction contract.


Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, LL1, LL2, LL3, EM1, EM2 

BQES 3202 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS II 


This course extends the students’ knowledge on construction and building economics that 

includes design variables, cost planning and control, cost data, cost indices, costs-in-use, cost analysis 

and risk analysis for construction projects. The structure of the construction industry, demand and 

supply of houses and housing policy is also part of the course content. Students are exposed to the 

roles of the private and public sector and the development of economics. It also covers contemporary 

aspects of construction economics, such as the concepts of whole life value and costing, economics for 

sustainability and green building, and economic evaluation. 



1. identify the framework of the development process and the contemporary aspects of construction 

economics relevant to the built environment; 

2. explain the financial implications and contractual liabilities of cost planning and control, procurement, 

tendering of the built environment and contemporary aspects of construction economics; 

3. demonstrate knowledge of construction economic theory and the contemporary aspects relevant to 

the built environment; and 

4. apply the theory of construction economics and contemporary issues relevant to the construction 

industry. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, EM2 

BQES 3203 

3 credits 

CONSTRUCTION LAW II 


This course focuses on construction contract namely forms, formation and obligations of parties involved. 

It includes the relevant provisions in the standard forms of contract emphasizing on legal standpoints 

surrounding those provisions. This course refers to the relevant case law and provisions in the local and 

international standard forms of contract. 




1. define the forms and formation of construction contract, and obligations of parties involved; 

2. describe the knowledge on construction contract and clauses in standard forms of contract; 

3. demonstrate the ability to give views that are proficient, logical and professionally sound with regard to 

the legal aspects surrounding standard forms of contract provisions in all forms of communication; and 

4. identify problems related to legal aspects surrounding standard forms of contract provisions and to 

evaluate strategic choices in arriving a decision with supporting evidence and judgment. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, EM1, EM2


BQES 4101 

2 credits 

IT MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION 


Students will learn about the theory behind the use of Information Technology (IT) in the construction 

industry. The course examines on how the application of IT in construction sector (e.g. planning, 

controlling and managing construction projects) plays an important role in order to sustain the 

construction company’s competitive advantages. A wide variety of assessment methods is used 

throughout the programme, including essays, reports, oral and graphical presentations, and projects 



1. identify the relevant information and knowledge in the area of information technology in construction 

industry; 

2. acquire basic skill of it application in construction industry; and 

3. make decision based on output from it system. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2, LL1 

BQES 4102 

10 credits 

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 


This course extends the students’ knowledge on construction practices particularly in the quantity 

surveying firms. It exposes the students on the works procedure, the role of quantity surveyors in pre 

and post contract and communications with the construction clients and design team. 



1. practice work ethics and professional values in the actual working environment; 

2. practice professional quantity surveying tasks; and 

3. apply classroom learning to the work environment of the construction industry. 

Assessment: 



CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, 

LL2, KK1, EM1, EM2, LS1, LS2 

BQES 4201 

3 credits 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT II 


The content of this course covers planning techniques and scheduling of project resources, network 

analysis and critical path method, budget and cost control and also cash flow analysis. Other topics 

include method statement and site planning, site safety, works quality assurance method, management 

of materials, labour, machineries, plants and equipment, roles and functions of project manager. 



1. apply the concept of project management and processes involved in construction project; 

2. evaluate time management techniques, costing and quality in construction works; 

3. discuss values of total quality management in development project; and 

4. propose a development project based on total project management concept. 

Assessment: 




CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, TS3, LL1, 

LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment

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